RE: University Degree or CISSP

["Brunner, Mark" <MBrunner () tor fasken com>]

Soum,

That really depends on your intended career path.  Do you plan on filling a hands-on position in networking, a 
technical job in InfoSec, or perform a strategic IT/InfoSec management function?

Holding certifications will help you land a job in the realm of the certificate.  It demonstrates a measured level of 
understanding within that field, and possibly experience.

Holding a University degree will help you get a job in the realm of general business.  It demonstrates a level of 
commitment, and understanding of the field of study.

They are complimentary.  If I was just entering the field, uncertain of my direction, and had the time and the 
resources, I would pursue a single cert, then the degree, then other certs to fill the gaps.

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: soumyadipta_das () yahoo com [mailto:soumyadipta_das () yahoo com]
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 5:30 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: University Degree or CISSP


Is it better (in terms of technology and industry acceptablity) to get a university degree on information security than 
certifications such as 
ccna/ccsp, ceh (or security+) and cissp?
 
Soum